What does it help with
- Diuretic effect, kidney inflammation
- Spring detox and blood cleansing
- Rheumatism and gout
- Skin problems
Active compounds
Flavonoids (betulin), tannins, essential oils, resins.
Betulin increases diuresis without potassium loss. Birch sap is a natural isotonic drink.
How and when to harvest
Harvest periodListy: April–May. Juice: March.
Plant partsYoung leaves or birch sap
DryingListy: shade, 35 °C
Shelf life1 year
Preparation methods
TeaJuiceTinctureBath
Pro tip: Birch sap — in spring tap the tree and collect the flowing sap. Keeps in the fridge for 1 week.
Recipes
1 Birch tea ▾
2 teaspoons young leaves pour 250 ml water, steep 10 minutes. Drink 2–3× a day with plenty of water.
2 Spring detox (birch sap) ▾
Drink fresh birch sap 2–3 dcl daily for 2–3 weeks in spring.
3 Birch tea for rheumatism ▾
Birch with horsetail and goldenrod. Drink 2× daily for 4 weeks.
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